writer, speaker, spiritual accompanier
MICHAEL MITTON
SPEAKING, LEADING RETREATS ETC.
I am available to speak at events and lead retreats and Pilgrimages. Recent events include Lee Abbey, Scargill House, , Diocese of Dublin and Glendalough Clergy Conference, Birmingham Catholic Charismatic Conference.
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Some forthcoming engagements are listed below...
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Pilgrimages: Each year I lead Pilgrimages with Russ Parker
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All pilgrimages are to sites connected to our Celtic Christian history.
In 2026 we are going to Ireland (fully booked), but so far no further pilgrimages are planned.
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The Poetry of Pilgrimage
Ripon College, Cuddesden, Oxford OX44 9EX
11am on Wednesday 7 October - 4pm on Friday 9 October 2026
In this 3 day Retreat, I will draw from my experience of leading pilgrimages to early Christian sites in Ireland, Britain and Assisi, and draw out from my encounters with these sites and the stories of faith associated with them, insights that can strengthen and enrich our daily pilgrimage with God.
My themes will include Pilgrims of the Spirit, Pilgrims of Healing, Pilgrims of the Dark and Pilgrims of Hope. The retreat will include participation in the regular chapel worship and times of silence for quiet reflection.
See website for details
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some feedback from a recent retreat...
'Excellent speaker- very inspiration and very accessible, "ordinary".'
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'Speaker ws so good - clear, vulnerable, helpful, such wisdom of years.'
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‘Amazing speaker. He had done so much preparation to bring everything alive. He spoke on difficult subjects which need airing, as they impact our lives and journey with God.’
‘Thoroughly enjoyed listening to Michael – who is such an engaging, delightful speaker.’
‘Michael Mitton is an excellent speaker, nice use of humour throughout.’
‘Michael is an inspiring speaker: wise, informative and amusing.’
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Michael is a delightful and engaging speaker - he is one of those individuals who leaves an imprint on your mind and his sense of calm and kindness is something I have remembered on a number of occasions this week and tried to invoke while teaching turbulent secondary school pupils!
Michael is an excellent speaker and I really valued his creative and imaginative approach.
I found Michael’s beautiful presentations really helpful. I liked the way he made such good use of visual images, video clips, poetry and stories from the lives of the saints.